Community Prevention & Education Specialist

Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center in Charlotte, NC seeks a Prevention Specialist to support community members by applying public health principles to prevent substance use. You will assess community needs, deliver prevention education, build partnerships with organizations, and document program outcomes under the Chief Prevention Officer.

The role covers prevention programming, information dissemination, education, alternative activities, identification and referral, and community-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or a human service–related field.
• Two years of supervised substance use prevention experience or equivalent.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic public health processes to the work of substance use prevention and adhere to best practices.
• Assess community needs and capacities related to substance use prevention.
• Assist in developing strategic plans based on community needs.
• Assist in designing and implementing prevention programs, practices, and policies.
• Assist in evaluating program outcomes and participant satisfaction.

Skills

Communications

Initiative

Problem Solving

Quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Two years of supervised substance use prevention experience

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center in Charlotte, NC seeks a Prevention Specialist to support community members by applying public health principles to prevent substance use. You will assess community needs, deliver prevention education, build partnerships with organizations, and document program outcomes under the Chief Prevention Officer.

The role covers prevention programming, information dissemination, education, alternative activities, identification and referral, and community-based